S.I.S.T.A.H.S. MINISTRY
Women Sharing and Encouraging
Official Conference Website: www.freewebs.com/sistahsconference
DIRECTOR, VIS. VALARIE D. COLEMAN
Valarie D. Coleman is a strong, creative and productive leader, who contributes fresh insights and innovations in efforts toward community and ministerial development. Organizational Communication has led her being hands on with previous Urban Planning allows her to assist with several Community Affairs Coordinators. She acts as a spokesperson for different ministries and creates awareness of strategies for enhancement of service delivery to the public by means of ministry.
V.D. Coleman is instrumental in developing key corporate and community partnerships, while providing logistical management of our numerous community initiatives. Through her collaborative efforts, you can see that there is consistentancy, and the seed of positive growth and development of the diverse regions of ministries are in motion.
She has been gifted to be an adept organizer, conscientious planner and efficient project coordinator. Though her responsibilities as Pastoral Administrator to some are complex and numerous, her high level of organization accounts for the seamless coordination of the logistical details regarding a Ministerial demanding schedule. In addition to these responsibilities, V.D. Coleman is a prolific project manager who directs and coordinates special projects that assist in funding community and charitable initiatives on behalf of larger ministries.
Valarie is a focused and passionate creative thinker and the primary driving force behind our television broadcast. She holds degrees in Communications, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice and is working on another degree in Public Administration. Like the Apostolic mantle that rests in her family, she was and is a woman destined for order. Her exceptional skills, creativity and drive, help keep many ministries on the cutting-edge of the latest technological trend of advancements in Broadcast Communications.
V.D. Coleman ensures that ministry messages are visible and available to the public through the production and distribution of multi-media marketing resources. Getting the word of God out into the highways and hedges with proficiency and grace is done by any Godly means neccessary. She is also comprehensively skilled professional who ensures the achievement of maximum expense control and productivity. She coordinates the day-to-day affairs of ministries, while developing policies and procedures for the systematic regulation of office activities. With technology she is able to gracefully collaborate with the Bishops, Pastors, and leaders to produce the flow of excellence. Below are some of the various things that she does.
Church Consultant
* church administration * day to day activities of the church * wedding planner * building ministries * re-vamping ministries * implementing ministries * public and media relations * website creations * 501 c3 status * partnership with other churches
Business Consultation
* company logo * company name * mission statements * vision statements * 501c3 status * networking liasion * marketing * advertising * media releases
Valarie D. Coleman is a strong, creative and productive leader, who contributes fresh insights and innovations in efforts toward community and ministerial development. Organizational Communication has led her being hands on with previous Urban Planning allows her to assist with several Community Affairs Coordinators. She acts as a spokesperson for different ministries and creates awareness of strategies for enhancement of service delivery to the public by means of ministry. V.D. Coleman is instrumental in developing key corporate and community partnerships, while providing logistical management of our numerous community initiatives. Through her collaborative efforts, you can see that there is consistentancy, and the seed of positive growth and development of the diverse regions of ministries are in motion.
She has been gifted to be an adept organizer, conscientious planner and efficient project coordinator. Though her responsibilities as Pastoral Administrator to some are complex and numerous, her high level of organization accounts for the seamless coordination of the logistical details regarding a Ministerial demanding schedule. In addition to these responsibilities, V.D. Coleman is a prolific project manager who directs and coordinates special projects that assist in funding community and charitable initiatives on behalf of larger ministries.
Valarie is a focused and passionate creative thinker and the primary driving force behind our television broadcast. She holds degrees in Communications, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice and is working on another degree in Public Administration. Like the Apostolic mantle that rests in her family, she was and is a woman destined for order. Her exceptional skills, creativity and drive, help keep many ministries on the cutting-edge of the latest technological trend of advancements in Broadcast Communications.
V.D. Coleman ensures that ministry messages are visible and available to the public through the production and distribution of multi-media marketing resources. Getting the word of God out into the highways and hedges with proficiency and grace is done by any Godly means neccessary. She is also comprehensively skilled professional who ensures the achievement of maximum expense control and productivity. She coordinates the day-to-day affairs of ministries, while developing policies and procedures for the systematic regulation of office activities. With technology she is able to gracefully collaborate with the Bishops, Pastors, and leaders to produce the flow of excellence. Below are some of the various things that she does.
Church Consultant
* church administration * day to day activities of the church * wedding planner * building ministries * re-vamping ministries * implementing ministries * public and media relations * website creations * 501 c3 status * partnership with other churches
Business Consultation
* company logo * company name * mission statements * vision statements * 501c3 status * networking liasion * marketing * advertising * media releases
How does her company profit,
if it is "Ministry-Driven?" . . .
We all are aware of the scripture and the slogan saying, "In business, be men". However, this company has more of a desire to make a spiritual profit than a financial. She has served in many capacities for ministries asking nothing in return. What her company offers and asks for in return distinguishes the company from others. The Alpha Omega Network Inc. rates are based off of Christian love and the desire to want to see other ministries grow!
Yes, others may say or have stated there must be a catch to her Christian based company, The Alpha Omega Network Inc. However, she will not fuss, fight, or fear! This company is "Ministry - Driven" and has been blessed because of that same motto that she uses!
Bishops, Pastors, and First Ladies have called upon for assistance for their ministerial needs. Although she has had the awesome task and responsibility to serve with some ministry partners, She has been most admired for her for neutral stand in ministry. Hard as a rock but soft as a woman should be, has landed her on the hearts of many.
Valarie D. Coleman has also been called to preach the gospel and has had the awesome opportunity to minister and serve with and for, some of God's very elite. The Church of God in Christ has been her ministerial foundation which she is grateful for the things that were instilled in her. Not just knowing who to call, but true Kingdom Service.
Through the open doors, she has seen another side of the rainbow that has allowed her to really understand just like love, ministry has no color. God's anointing surely flows through other denominations and ministries regardless if she has been raised in them. Diversity brings strength in the Kingdom to a higher dimension and she has tapped into that.
Through transition, in the last 3 years, she has dedicated her time, talent and vision to lay before the Lord and hear what he has been saying. Being shifted, pulled and bruised for the betterment of the Kingdom does not have her sour but has her on guard.
Yes, others may say or have stated there must be a catch to her Christian based company, The Alpha Omega Network Inc. However, she will not fuss, fight, or fear! This company is "Ministry - Driven" and has been blessed because of that same motto that she uses!
Bishops, Pastors, and First Ladies have called upon for assistance for their ministerial needs. Although she has had the awesome task and responsibility to serve with some ministry partners, She has been most admired for her for neutral stand in ministry. Hard as a rock but soft as a woman should be, has landed her on the hearts of many.
Valarie D. Coleman has also been called to preach the gospel and has had the awesome opportunity to minister and serve with and for, some of God's very elite. The Church of God in Christ has been her ministerial foundation which she is grateful for the things that were instilled in her. Not just knowing who to call, but true Kingdom Service.
Through the open doors, she has seen another side of the rainbow that has allowed her to really understand just like love, ministry has no color. God's anointing surely flows through other denominations and ministries regardless if she has been raised in them. Diversity brings strength in the Kingdom to a higher dimension and she has tapped into that.
Through transition, in the last 3 years, she has dedicated her time, talent and vision to lay before the Lord and hear what he has been saying. Being shifted, pulled and bruised for the betterment of the Kingdom does not have her sour but has her on guard.
Reflection in the Mirror
by Vis. V.D. Coleman
There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to
take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she
did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it.
Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood, and we cannot forget about Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land.
Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, "What's up with her?" ask yourself, "What's up with me?" That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc. That woman could be ME. Can I get an AMEN?
Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. Let's build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi. Pass this to all the women in your life. Encourage and love, forgive and forget, and trust that the woman that receives this will be touched in some way.
Guard Your Thoughts
by Vis. V.D. Coleman
Greetings All!
In today's world we are bombarded in every way. Seldom are we allowed a moment to reflect on our own thoughts, let alone God's. It comes in the form of billboards, commercials, movies, so called "spokesmen" or political leaders, radio , tv and any other of a myriad of ways to influence you and divert your attention.
Our era has truly serious spiritual happenings occuring daily, such as slavery in the Darfur, or the extermination of nearly 1/3rd of all pregnancies due to "choice". Such important spiritual issues of our time, are conveniently forgotten, swept away in our thoughts, thanks to Godless chatter about Britney Spears, or OJ Simpson or the "Superbowl". For strange and carnal reasons, such things are promoted as important to you, or as "news" and/or "knowledge".
The Bible speaks of such things:
I Timothy 6:20-21
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.
Stay close to God in prayer and in study of his Word. Limit your contact with foolishness and godless chatter of this carnal world as much as possible. Guard what has been entrusted to your care from our Savior Jesus Christ. Distraction from truth is one of the Devil's greatest tools to have you not live your faith to its fullest. Beware of those in this world, detached from Christ, who proclaim themselves as wise.
In today's world we are bombarded in every way. Seldom are we allowed a moment to reflect on our own thoughts, let alone God's. It comes in the form of billboards, commercials, movies, so called "spokesmen" or political leaders, radio , tv and any other of a myriad of ways to influence you and divert your attention.
Our era has truly serious spiritual happenings occuring daily, such as slavery in the Darfur, or the extermination of nearly 1/3rd of all pregnancies due to "choice". Such important spiritual issues of our time, are conveniently forgotten, swept away in our thoughts, thanks to Godless chatter about Britney Spears, or OJ Simpson or the "Superbowl". For strange and carnal reasons, such things are promoted as important to you, or as "news" and/or "knowledge".
The Bible speaks of such things:
I Timothy 6:20-21
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.
Stay close to God in prayer and in study of his Word. Limit your contact with foolishness and godless chatter of this carnal world as much as possible. Guard what has been entrusted to your care from our Savior Jesus Christ. Distraction from truth is one of the Devil's greatest tools to have you not live your faith to its fullest. Beware of those in this world, detached from Christ, who proclaim themselves as wise.
Abandon Yourself to God
by Vis. V.D. Coleman
What does utterly abandoning yourself to God mean?
The definition of abandon, according to Webster's, is:
1 a : to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent b : to give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in
2 : to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment.
Admittedly, this is a frightening concept. Who really wants to let go completely? When danger looms the most natural response is "fight or flight". In doing either option you're probably thinking about your own self-preservation.
God calls us to total trust and reliance upon Him and His power. It's a constant call. We don't have to wait for danger to release our self-control in favor of God's. If, in fact, you only turn to God when you are afraid or overwhelmed then you're not living a real life of faith. We all know there are no atheists in foxholes.
An ongoing reliance on God's power, guidance and encouragement in each and every day is a worthy goal. Ideally every waking moment, but begin where you can. There are many days when I am continually confronting "letting go". I leave so many claw marks.
Help Me, I Think I'm Falling
I have never bungee jumped, but I imagine there is a sense of abandonment in doing that. Much like skydiving (which I have also never done). I do like excitement, but I also crave security and certainty. To the extent that I will not completely abandon to God do I hold back my growth in faith.
Abandonment makes me fearful. I have thoughts of being defenseless. This is not the idea of abandonment to God. I think giving up our self will to the love and care of God better conveys it. Still, the greatest struggle for us all is the one over who gets to control our lives: God or us?
Real abandonment to God as complete surrender. His comment about why so many of us refuse to do it for the right reasons strikes me to the core. "Our motive for surrender should not be for any personal gain at all. We have become so self-centered that we go to God only for something from Him, and not for God Himself".
I Will If You Will
Our longing for God must travel beyond this idea of transaction; that if I give to God He will give to me. He gives to all of us, both good and bad.
I'm not sure if I will achieve this true surrender for anything more than a few minutes at a time. However, I must strive onward. Like so many of the wonderful mysteries of God's love, it is a gift. Do I choose to accept it? It is so hard to get away from a performance-based mentality.
Abandon yourself to God as best you can. Pray for courage, pray for willingness. Our salvation is deliverance from ourselves into perfect union with God. Be grateful that He took the first step and sent His son. He completely and absolutely gave Himself to us. Now it is our turn.
The definition of abandon, according to Webster's, is:
1 a : to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent b : to give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in
2 : to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment
Admittedly, this is a frightening concept. Who really wants to let go completely? When danger looms the most natural response is "fight or flight". In doing either option you're probably thinking about your own self-preservation.
God calls us to total trust and reliance upon Him and His power. It's a constant call. We don't have to wait for danger to release our self-control in favor of God's. If, in fact, you only turn to God when you are afraid or overwhelmed then you're not living a real life of faith. We all know there are no atheists in foxholes.
An ongoing reliance on God's power, guidance and encouragement in each and every day is a worthy goal. Ideally every waking moment, but begin where you can. There are many days when I am continually confronting "letting go". I leave so many claw marks.
Help Me, I Think I'm Falling
I have never bungee jumped, but I imagine there is a sense of abandonment in doing that. Much like skydiving (which I have also never done). I do like excitement, but I also crave security and certainty. To the extent that I will not completely abandon to God do I hold back my growth in faith.
Abandonment makes me fearful. I have thoughts of being defenseless. This is not the idea of abandonment to God. I think giving up our self will to the love and care of God better conveys it. Still, the greatest struggle for us all is the one over who gets to control our lives: God or us?
Real abandonment to God as complete surrender. His comment about why so many of us refuse to do it for the right reasons strikes me to the core. "Our motive for surrender should not be for any personal gain at all. We have become so self-centered that we go to God only for something from Him, and not for God Himself".
I Will If You Will
Our longing for God must travel beyond this idea of transaction; that if I give to God He will give to me. He gives to all of us, both good and bad.
I'm not sure if I will achieve this true surrender for anything more than a few minutes at a time. However, I must strive onward. Like so many of the wonderful mysteries of God's love, it is a gift. Do I choose to accept it? It is so hard to get away from a performance-based mentality.
Abandon yourself to God as best you can. Pray for courage, pray for willingness. Our salvation is deliverance from ourselves into perfect union with God. Be grateful that He took the first step and sent His son. He completely and absolutely gave Himself to us. Now it is our turn.
